Cian Hodge
Articles By Cian
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Boss Katana 50 vs Fender Champion 50XL – Best Practice Combo Amp?
This is the ultimate battle for the undisputed king of practice amps. We’re going to pit the two head to head – the digital whizzes against the legendary luthiers.
9 Dec 2018 - 4 min read | 39 min watch
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Volts, Watts, Ohms and Amps – What Are They And Why Do They Matter To Guitarists?
Were you paying attention in science class at school? We’re about to get a bit technical. You’ve probably read these terms in product manuals, even based purchases off them. But do you know what they actually mean?
8 Dec 2018 - 4 min read
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What Is A PA System?
Musicians and sound engineers aren’t the only ones who need to know about PA systems. A PA system is useful for a whole host of venues like churches, schools, gyms and bars to speak to a group of people. Get clued in so you know exactly what to look for the next time you need speakers.
14 Nov 2018 - 5 min read
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5 Tips To Ensure You Keep Playing Guitar
Keeping yourself motivated to playing guitar can be tough, especially as you're starting out. Read these tips to find a new lease of guitarist life.
29 Oct 2018 - 3 min read
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Legendary Guildford Star Inn Music Venue To Close After Noise Complaint
The town's longest-serving music venue will be forced to shut down due to a noise abatement notice issued in October.
22 Oct 2018 - 3 min read
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Looks vs feel: what’s more important in a guitar?
Do you prefer a beautiful guitar that plays badly, or an ugly guitar that plays well? Here's what we think of looks vs feel at Andertons.
15 Oct 2018 - 3 min read | 24 min watch
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What is Boss Waza Craft?
BOSS don’t really experiment with their guitar pedal formula. Until now. The compact, instantly-recognisable stompboxes have undergone only minor changes, if any, since their release in 1977. Waza Craft are shaking it up.
4 Oct 2018 - 3 min read | 63 min watch
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What is a thermo-aged guitar?
You may have seen lots of buzzwords such as baked, thermo-aged, roasted or torrefied. Read the article to find out more about the process and how it can improve your acoustic guitar.
3 Oct 2018 - 4 min read | 32 min watch
